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Ronald Johnson III – G/F –
A talented young 7th grade prodigy, Johnson paced George Hill throughout the weekend and his efforts helped them to a solid 2-1 mark in their division. Johnson showed an ability to score at all three levels and as his activity elevated throughout the weekend so did his production. Johnson is another of the many intriguing and talented young prospects in the 7th grade division. -
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Published on May 10, 2016

Four of top 2017 guards matched up against each other at the Adidas May Classic. They included G3 Rising Stars Nike Sibande, Datrion Harper. It was a game with the stands filled, exciting buzzer beater shots to force OT.

By Jonathan Batuello
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Posted on May 3, 2016 at 8:00 am CDT
Height isn’t hindering Antwaan Cushingberry. He is 5-foot-7 but he plays with a big game and a lot of speed. This is why Div. I programs are taking notice of the point guard already.

ANN ARBOR -- Every year, Michigan coach John Beilein doles out his first scholarship offers to rising high school juniors on June 15. While most programs extend offers far earlier, Beilein holds off until the summer after a prospect's sophomore year, following suggested guidelines put forth by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

As a result, June 15 annually serves as a barometer, of sorts, for the program's recruiting priorities.

This year, remember the name Kevin Easley. A 6-foot-7 forward from North Lawrence High School in Indianapolis, a top-flight program in talent-rich Indiana, Easley visited Michigan last week and appears to be a clear candidate to land a scholarship offer next month.

Ranked as the No. 91 overall prospect in the 2018 class, and the No. 2 prospect in Indiana behind five-star guard Romeo Langford, Easley has long been a familiar name in recruiting circles. A dominant physical force as a child, Easley was nationally ranked as a grammar school player before transitioning his game from the interior to the wing.

Through his development, the lofty rankings have cooled, but Easley remains a commodity.

At Lawrence North, Easley plays for legendary coach Jack Keefer, who's won over 700 career games, claimed four state titles and, following four decades at the school, coaches in a gym named in his honor.

Of Easley, Keefer said, "When you watch him play, he's just got it."

And that, it appears, is why Beilein appears to be making Easley a priority. With a "sweet touch" and a "great feel for the game," Keefer noted that he would make a natural fit for Beilein's system and noted that he has "a Michigan-type personality."

There is, however, much competition, namely in-state Big Ten foes Purdue and Indiana. Both previously extended scholarship offers and have hosted Easley for campus visits. Butler, Easley's hometown school, is also involved in his recruitment, while a number of other programs have offered.

According to Keefer, Easley's interest in Michigan is high, despite Beilein's coaching staff losing two key members in assistants LaVall Jordan (now Wisconson-Milwaukee head coach) and Bacari Alexander (now Detroit Mercy head coach), and dates back to 2015 when U-M first got involved. Easley wasn't available for an interview for this story.

As for Easley's talent, Keefer described him as a "very athletic kid" who is "not fast, but has a step that gets him where he wants to go." He added that Easley is a very good offensive rebounder and a versatile scorer, who, despite being unselfish, offers an array of jump shots and a nice mid-range arsenal.

"He's a kid that when he takes a shot, there's a good chance he'll make it," said Keefer, who has coached Greg Oden, Mike Conley and Eric Montross

Areas for improvement include ballhandling and avoiding the occasional lapses in effort. Keefer noted that Easley's skills are "not refined yet, but he plays the game well."

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